The Marine warship sailed steadily across the sea.
The waves were calm, and sunlight scattered across the surface, shimmering faintly.
On the deck, Raifeng stood quietly, his posture relaxed. The sea breeze brushed past his clothes, lifting the hem slightly. Not far away, several Marines were busy with their duties, moving back and forth, occasionally casting glances in his direction.
Ever since returning from the mission, Raifeng had become the center of attention.
After all, a pirate crew with a total bounty around two hundred million Berries had been completely annihilated—and the one responsible was only a child.
No matter how many times they thought about it, the Marines still found it hard to believe.
Yet the truth stood right before them.
Raifeng remained calm, as if nothing extraordinary had happened at all.
At that moment, footsteps approached.
Several Marine officers walked over. Among them was an instructor responsible for training new Marines. His gaze fell on Raifeng, his expression complicated—curiosity, shock, and a trace of disbelief intertwined.
"Raifeng," the instructor said.
"You've just learned the Marine Six Powers."
Raifeng nodded. "Yes."
The instructor hesitated briefly, then asked, "How long do you think it will take you to master them?"
The question immediately drew the attention of the surrounding Marines. They paused their work and turned to listen.
Rokushiki—the Six Powers.
A foundational combat system of the Marines, yet notoriously difficult. Even talented Marines required years of relentless training to master all six techniques. Some never succeeded in their entire lives.
Raifeng thought for a moment, then answered calmly, "I've already learned them."
The moment those words fell, the deck went quiet.
For a brief instant, no one spoke.
Then—
"Hahaha!"
"You've already learned them?"
"Are you joking?"
"That's the Six Powers we're talking about!"
"Even elite officers wouldn't dare claim they mastered all six instantly!"
Laughter erupted across the deck. The Marines shook their heads, convinced Raifeng was exaggerating—or joking.
After all, no matter how talented he was, he was still just a child.
The instructor frowned slightly. "Raifeng, this isn't something to joke about. The Six Powers require long-term training. Even with talent, it's impossible to master them so quickly."
Raifeng looked at him, expression unchanged. "I'm not joking. I really have already learned them."
The laughter gradually faded.
The Marines exchanged looks.
The instructor stared at Raifeng. "You're saying… you've mastered all six techniques?"
"Yes."
Raifeng answered without hesitation.
The instructor took a deep breath, his expression turning serious. "Alright. If that's the case… then demonstrate."
Interest flared instantly among the Marines.
Demonstrate Rokushiki?
All eyes locked onto Raifeng.
He nodded calmly. "Which one do you want to see first?"
The instructor was momentarily caught off guard, then said, "Start with Soru."
Soru—one of the most basic, yet most difficult techniques.
Raifeng didn't reply. He bent his knees slightly.
In the next instant—
Bang!
His figure vanished from where he stood.
The Marines' pupils shrank.
Before they could react, Raifeng had already appeared several meters away.
Then—
Bang! Bang! Bang!
His figure flickered across the deck, appearing, disappearing, reappearing. Afterimages lingered in the air.
"This—"
"So fast?!"
"That's Soru?!"
Raifeng stopped and stood calmly in place. "As you can see. Soru."
The instructor swallowed hard. His expression had already changed.
"Geppo."
Raifeng kicked the ground lightly. His body rose into the air.
Bang!
Another kick.
Bang! Bang!
Step by step, he climbed upward—standing in midair.
The Marines stared up in disbelief.
"He's… walking in the air?!"
"That's Geppo!"
Raifeng descended lightly back onto the deck.
"Kami-e."
His body suddenly became loose and fluid, as if it had lost weight entirely.
The instructor instinctively threw a punch.
Raifeng swayed gently.
The fist passed through empty air.
"Shigan."
Raifeng raised a finger and thrust forward.
Chi!
A sharp sound rang out as a clean puncture appeared in the steel railing.
Gasps echoed.
"Tekkai."
Raifeng's muscles tightened, his body hardening.
The instructor punched again.
Clang!
The sound rang like metal striking metal. The instructor's arm went numb.
Finally—
"Rankyaku."
Raifeng lifted his leg and swung casually.
Whoosh!
A blade of compressed air shot out.
Boom!
It sliced cleanly through a distant training target.
Silence.
Absolute silence.
The Marines stood frozen, unable to speak.
The instructor stared at Raifeng, his mind completely blank.
All six techniques.
Every single one—executed flawlessly.
Even seasoned Marines couldn't achieve this.
Yet Raifeng had done it effortlessly.
Raifeng spoke calmly, "I said… I've already learned them. Do you believe me now?"
After a long moment, the instructor exhaled heavily. "…I believe you."
The surrounding Marines swallowed hard.
As they looked at Raifeng, their gazes had completely changed—fear, shock, and awe intermingled.
A child who had mastered Rokushiki instantly…
This was no longer talent.
It was something beyond comprehension.
Raifeng looked away. The sea breeze brushed past him once more.
His expression remained calm.
As if everything that had just happened—
Was only natural.
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